Mr. Boner was born in Nashville, TN, on October 13, 1959, the son of Arell Pike Boner and the late Christopher Rainey Boner. He was a machinist for many years and enjoyed fishing, wood working, golf, watching hummingbirds, and being outdoors. Alan will be best remembered for the love he had for his entire family and his animals.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Brenda Gober Boner, to whom he was married on June 20, 1992; a son, Bradley Gober (Jessica); a daughter, April Russell (David); two grandsons, Cody and Justin Russell; a granddaughter, Emberley Gober; a brother, Michael Boner (Barbara); a nephew, Daniel Boner; two great-nephews, Rainey and Peyton Boner; a dog, Barney; a cat, Sylvester; and an African Grey, Gabby.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Reid Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow at Hendersonville Memory Gardens.

Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Hendersonville Funeral Home.

Arell-So sorry to hear about your loss. Take comfort in knowing that the Lord Jesus IS right there with you and your family at this difficult time. May you feel His loving arms around you. Love, Gary and Kathy Zielicke

Rainey & I were raised close together, thru school and then the Army broke us apart and he and Ariel were married with family when we met again so I didn’t know Alan & Michael and their families until Rainey passed and that almost broke my heart. I only met Alan when Rainey passed and I could see Rainey in both boys.

My heart bleeds for Ariel and Brenda and the families for the loss they have endured and it is almost like I have lost part of my family. I lost my father when I was only 4 years old and I know the hurt.

It made my heart hurt so much when I got the news of Alan. We grew up across the street from each other in the neighborhood where our parents lived. The family is like family, not just close friends. Prayers for the family.

Brenda,
Kathy and I were so shocked and saddened to hear about Alan’s passing. We pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. He brought so many smiles and so much laughter others lives, I hope your memories in the days ahead will make you smile again. May God bless and keep you.